1539 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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OFF MARKET

1539 C St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Barney Circle
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,049 sqft

$753,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026

$753,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,049 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1539 C St SE.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1914
Living Area
1,049 sqft
Price/Sqft
$718
Parking
Open Parking

About this House

A delightful Capitol Hill East home with original character and smart renovations that make use of every inch of space. Past a landscaped lawn and front patio, the dining room enchants with a wall of exposed brick, a handsome fireplace, and original wood stair railings. Beyond lies a main level powder room and a welcome surprise - a LARGE renovated white kitchen with abundant cabinets and counter space. The kitchen and adjacent living room are well-illuminated by French doors that open to a private back patio. Open the doors and double your entertaining and living space! The second level offers two sunny bedrooms, laundry, a renovated bathroom with separate tub and shower, and a den suitable for a home office, nursery, or hobby room. This home is peppered with clever storage throughout. The upper level has two walk-in closets, built-in shelving in the primary bedroom, and extra storage above the stacked washer and dryer. On the main level, you'll find storage under the stairs, in the coat closet, and behind a secret panel in the powder room, with additional built-in shelves in the living room. The deck has its own storage closet plus a secret trap door (under the bench) to discard trash. Walk to two metros, The Roost, Safeway, Congressional Cemetery, Lincoln Park, and the neighborhood's beloved Pretzel Bakery. This friendly, leafy corner of Hill East is waiting to welcome you!
1539 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,049 sqft townhouse in Barney Circle, built in 1914. It last sold for $765,000 on Jun 7, 2024 (4% below the $799,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $753,200, with a rent estimate of $3,094/month.

Home Details for 1539 C St SE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1049 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water HeaterDisposalDryerLaundry: Upper LevelMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s), Window TreatmentsDoor: French DoorsFlooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: NoneFloors: Wood
View
No View
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio, EnclosedOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1049 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Federal
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1074//0060

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $799,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jun 07 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: WASHINGTONCommunity: Hill East
School Information
Elementary School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsHigh School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1049 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1049 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DCDC2136726Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1049
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Mike Lederman, (703) 346-0455
Compass
Co-Listing Agent: Brian O Hora, (202) 460-0527
Compass
Bought with: Matt White, (202) 491-7777, Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DCDC2136726

Price History for 1539 C St SE

DatePriceEventSource
06/07/2024$765,000Sold
Bright MLS #DCDC2136726
05/31/2024$799,900PendingBright MLS #DCDC2136726
05/07/2024$799,900ContingentBright MLS #DCDC2136726
05/02/2024$799,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #DCDC2136726
04/18/2024$824,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DCDC2136726
09/04/2014$399,900Sold
N/A
07/30/2014$425,000PendingAgent Provided
07/24/2014$425,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/12/2014$439,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Washington

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$671K
$42KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$503
$21MoM
Available listings
3238
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,593
Assessment$755,380
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1539 C St SE

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
315 16th St SE, Washington, DC
0.02
Townhouse
$715,000
05/29/26
2
2
1,004
1529 C St SE, Washington, DC
0.01
Townhouse
$728,000
05/13/26
2
1.5
996
329 17th St SE, Washington, DC
0.08
Townhouse
$740,000
07/14/26
2
1.5
930
323 17th St SE, Washington, DC
0.08
Townhouse
$650,000
12/22/25
2
1
960
1601 Massachusetts Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.07
Townhouse
$651,000
08/27/25
2
1
1,074
333 16th St SE, Washington, DC
0.04
Townhouse
$799,900
12/05/25
2
3
1,320
1507 C St SE, Washington, DC
0.05
Townhouse
$825,000
10/06/25
2
2.5
1,500
1523 D St SE, Washington, DC
0.09
Townhouse
$845,000
09/02/25
3
1.5
1,276
1616 G St SE, Washington, DC
0.26
Townhouse
$800,000
08/28/25
2
2
1,522

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Neighborhood Overview

Barney Circle
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What Locals Say about Barney Circle

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 93 % Say kids play outside

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say car is needed

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  • Sarah L Winston
    "People hanging in front yards and on porches, farmers market at eastern market and events at the congressional cemetery."
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    "Great neighborhood to raise kids. Lots of parks, outdoor theatre, block parties, shopping close by. Area is under development with lots of new restaurants and stores."
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  • Prop. M.
    "Stadium is the last Metro stop before orange blue silver lines split apart and go in different directions. This means if you are commuting from Downtown DC is easy, you can jump on any Blue/Orange/Silver train headed East. If you live further out then you need to wait to get on the right blue, silver or orange train and getting home could possibly take much, much longer."
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  • Timothy J.
    "The Harris Teeter grocery near Penn and Potomac has closed, but the new Safeway at 14th and D St. SE and Trader Joe's at Eastern Market are awesome"
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  • Trulia User
    "I work from home. If commuting to Virginia from this neighborhood it would be pretty bad. Within DC and using public transit one would probably have an easy to normal DC commute."
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  • Shannon H.
    "Street parking is the worst, so it’s best to have a garage or drive through. It’s super inconvenient to not be able to park in front of or near your house at times"
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  • Richard C. O.
    "Street festivals occur during the Summer months and there is at least one parade that occurs down East Capital toward the Capital."
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  • Rachael N.
    "It feels historical, quiet, and residential and has great parks- but it’s still w/in walking distance to shops, restaurants, bike trails (river), freeway entrances, and mass transit. The best place all around that I’ve lived in this city. "
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  • Rachael N.
    "Residential family feel, historic homes yet in the city. Many parks and metro accessible. Near Anacostia River Trail too!"
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  • Prest D.
    "The way houses are built and the people around make this place unique."
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  • Quinn B.
    "They would like it because there's many places to walk your dog."
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  • Rashid A.
    "The unique part of Barney Circle is it's very beautiful. The people who I've been in contact from there are very talkative and nice."
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  • Rashid A.
    "Commuting and traveling is a breeze -- no traffic or interruption from anybody."
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  • Rashid A.
    "It's a safe and free playzone for all ages."
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  • Lchilds7612
    "Can't wait til I move my family to a great community. Looking forward to purchasing our first home. "
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  • Elaine H.
    "I love the original features in this house! I love the proximity to so many amenities! I love the view! And I really love the great family-friendly, dog-friendly -- just plain friendly -- neighbors and neighborhood!"
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  • Tifpotter
    "Capitol Hill East is an upcoming neighborhood. It has excellent police presence, a bagel bakery, new bars, Harris Teeter, and a charming old school feel about it. Honestly, I don't want to live anywhere else. "
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